Stigma and Discrimination Against HIV and TB Persist, Stakeholders Say

Kathmandu. Stakeholders have stated that stigma and discrimination related to HIV and TB still persist severely. Although significant improvements have been made in prevention, testing, and treatment services, the affected communities are still not receiving equal and respectful services due to social perceptions, misinformation, institutional behavior, and structural weaknesses.

Stakeholders stated that the affected communities are still not receiving equal and respectful services at the training program on human rights-oriented responsive reporting for the eradication of stigma and discrimination related to HIV, Malaria, and TB, organized by Swasthya Live for journalists from all seven provinces.